New Poll: Safe and Positive School Environment More Important Than Higher Test Scores

Summary: This article reports on a poll of registered voters in California concerning school performance. The article breaks down the results of the poll and reports that creating a safe and positive school environment was one of the top priorities that should be addressed.

“In evaluating school performance, registered voters in California say creating a safe and positive school environment is far more important than higher scores on standardized tests, according to a Berkeley IGS/EdSource poll. Voters also express considerable concerns about bullying, school fights and other forms of intimidation or violence on school campuses, along with harassment that students experience through social media.”